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Building Real Estate Apps? Meet the Realtor.com Open API on RapidAPI

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Introduction

If you're building a real estate application, finding reliable APIs for property data can be challenging. That's where the Realtor.com Open API comes in! This API provides seamless access to comprehensive real estate data directly from Realtor.com, including property listings, agent information, and location autocomplete functionality.

I've just published this powerful API on RapidAPI, making it easy for developers worldwide to integrate real estate data into their applications without the headache of web scraping or dealing with complex authentication systems.

What is the Realtor.com Open API?

The Realtor.com Open API is a comprehensive REST API that gives you access to real estate data including:

  • Property Searches: Find properties by location with flexible filtering options
  • Property Details: Get comprehensive information about specific properties
  • Agent Search: Locate real estate agents by name and location
  • Agent Profiles: Access detailed agent information and their listings
  • Location Autocomplete: Provide intelligent location suggestions to your users

Key Features

1. Real-Time Property Data

Access live data directly from Realtor.com with support for filtering by:

  • Location (city, state, postal code)
  • Property status (for_sale, for_rent, sold)
  • Pagination with limit and offset parameters

2. Comprehensive Agent Information

Find agents by name and filter by location. Get their profiles, brokerage details, and all their current listings in one place.

3. Location Autocomplete

Improve user experience with intelligent location suggestions as they type. Perfect for search bars and filtering interfaces.

4. Continuous Support

The API is under continuous support and monitoring. If changes are made to Realtor.com's website structure, I'll update the API to keep it working seamlessly.

API Endpoints at a Glance

The Realtor.com Open API comes with 6 powerful endpoints:

  1. Search Properties - Find listings by location and filters
  2. Property Details - Get comprehensive info about a specific property
  3. Search Agents - Find real estate agents by name
  4. Agent Profile - Access detailed agent information
  5. Agent Listings - Retrieve all properties listed by an agent
  6. Location Autocomplete - Get intelligent location suggestions

Getting Started in 3 Steps

Step 1: Subscribe on RapidAPI

Head over to the Realtor.com Open API page on RapidAPI and subscribe to start using the API. Choose the plan that fits your needs.

Step 2: Get Your API Key

Once subscribed, you'll receive your unique API key from your RapidAPI dashboard. This key authenticates all your requests.

Step 3: Start Making Requests

You're ready to go! Start integrating real estate data into your application.

Quick Code Examples

Search Properties (cURL) 

curl -X GET "https://realtor-com-open.p.rapidapi.com/search/properties?location=Los%20Angeles%2C%20CA&limit=5" \
  -H "X-RapidAPI-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "X-RapidAPI-Host: realtor-com-open.p.rapidapi.com"
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JavaScript Fetch Example 

fetch('https://realtor-com-open.p.rapidapi.com/search/properties?location=New%20York%2C%20NY&limit=5', {
  method: 'GET',
  headers: {
    'X-RapidAPI-Key': 'YOUR_API_KEY',
    'X-RapidAPI-Host': 'realtor-com-open.p.rapidapi.com'
  }
})
.then(response => response.json())
.then(data => console.log(data))
.catch(error => console.error('Error:', error));
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Endpoints

1. Search Properties

GET /search/properties

Search for properties by location with filtering options.

Parameters

Parameter Type Required Description Default
location string Yes Location to search (e.g., "Los Angeles, CA") -
limit integer No Maximum number of results 42
offset integer No Number of results to skip for pagination 0
status string No Property status (comma-separated: "for_sale,for_rent") "for_sale"

Example Request

GET /search/properties?location=Los Angeles, CA&limit=10&status=for_sale,for_rent

Response 

{
  "home_search": {
    "total": 1234,
    "count": 10,
    "properties": [
      {
        "property_id": "1234567890",
        "listing_id": "abc123",
        "list_price": 450000,
        "status": "for_sale",
        "location": {
          "address": {
            "line": "123 Main St",
            "city": "Los Angeles",
            "state_code": "CA",
            "postal_code": "90210"
          }
        },
        "photos": [
          {
            "href": "https://photo-url.com/image.jpg"
          }
        ]
      }
    ]
  }
}
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2. Get Property Details

GET /property/details

Retrieve detailed information for a specific property.

property_id from GET /search/properties

Parameters

Parameter Type Required Description
property_id string Yes Unique property identifier (e.g., "8739457604")

Example Request

GET /property/details?property_id=8739457604

3. Search Agents

GET /search/agents

Search for real estate agents by name and location.

Parameters

Parameter Type Required Description Default
name string Yes Agent's name to search for -
postal_code string No Postal code to filter results ""
limit integer No Maximum number of results 24
offset integer No Number of results to skip 0

Example Request

GET /search/agents?name=John Doe&postal_code=90210&limit=5

Response 

{
  "search_agents": {
    "agents": [
      {
        "id": "agent123",
        "fulfillment_id": "3232576",
        "fullname": "John Doe",
        "broker": {
          "name": "ABC Realty"
        }
      }
    ],
    "matching_rows": 25
  }
}
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4. Get Agent Profile

GET /agent/profile

Get complete profile information for a specific agent.

get id from GET /search/agents

Parameters

Parameter Type Required Description
profile_id string Yes Agent's profile identifier (e.g., "59f88a4f73e1540010879779")

Example Request

GET /agent/profile?profile_id=59f88a4f73e1540010879779

5. Get Agent Listings

GET /agent/listings

Retrieve properties listed by a specific agent.

get fulfillment_id from GET /search/agents

Parameters

Parameter Type Required Description Default
fulfillment_id string Yes Agent's fulfillment ID (e.g., "3232576") -
status string No Property status (comma-separated) "for_sale"
limit integer No Maximum number of results 20
offset integer No Number of results to skip 0

Example Request

GET /agent/listings?fulfillment_id=3232576&status=sold&limit=10

6. Location Autocomplete

GET /location/autocomplete

Get location suggestions based on partial search text.

Parameters

Parameter Type Required Description Default
q string Yes Search text (e.g., "new y") -
limit integer No Maximum number of suggestions 10

Example Request

GET /location/autocomplete?q=new y&limit=5

Response 

{
  "agents_location_search": {
    "auto_complete": [
      {
        "area_type": "city",
        "city": "New York",
        "state_code": "NY",
        "postal_code": "10001",
        "line": "New York, NY"
      }
    ]
  }
}
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Perfect Use Cases

  • Real Estate Portals: Build your own property listing platform with search and filtering
  • Investment Analysis Tools: Analyze market trends and property data across regions
  • Agent Directories: Create searchable directories with agent profiles and listings
  • Location-Based Apps: Integrate property data into maps and location services
  • Market Research: Gather real estate insights and statistics
  • CRM Integration: Connect real estate data to customer relationship platforms

What Sets This API Apart

✅ Real-time data directly from Realtor.com
✅ Comprehensive coverage with 6 powerful endpoints
✅ Easy authentication through RapidAPI
✅ Continuous support and monitoring
✅ Flexible pricing tiers for every budget
✅ Reliable - Updates automatically when Realtor.com changes

Support & Reliability

This API is actively maintained and monitored. If you encounter any issues or have feature requests, you can reach out directly through RapidAPI's contact provider feature. The service is under continuous support, so you can rely on it for production use.

Final Thoughts

The Realtor.com Open API makes it incredibly easy to integrate comprehensive real estate data into your applications. Whether you're building a simple property search tool or a complex investment analysis platform, this API has you covered.

Ready to get started? Subscribe to the API on RapidAPI today and start building amazing real estate applications!

Subscribe to Realtor.com Open API

Have questions? Feel free to reach out through RapidAPI's contact system. Happy coding! 🚀

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